Berkeley High student, 14, robbed near school campus
Police said three young people followed the student and attacked him Wednesday before taking his belongings.
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Mural vandal also poured paint on Tesla, police say
A brief video shows a person who appears to be carrying a can of paint walk down the sidewalk.
Mural honoring immigrants defaced in Berkeley
Mokhtar Paki, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1983 after fleeing Iran, painted "Sinbad Voyage" in 2023. Police are investigating.
Berkeley crime update: Crashes, arrests and falling crime
We've compiled recent cases and the latest crime trends.
Berkeley standoff suspect freed on mental health grounds
Ricardo Ruiz had been charged with 11 felonies stemming from an armed standoff with Berkeley police in April 2025.
Police: Berkeley murder victim was found in suitcase
Update: The woman who was killed has been identified as Vanessa Sanchez.
Murder suspect arrested after Berkeley woman's death
Police arrested Damarcus Jones on a warrant Tuesday morning, records show. The Scanner is the first to report this news.